COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party issued the following news:

After weeks of hiding their deliberations behind closed doors, Senate Republicans have finally revealed their proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act and gut Medicaid, and it's time for Ohio Republicans to weigh in on where they stand on legislation that would have a disastrous impact on Ohio and the state budget.

"The Senate Republican plan takes away health care from millions, while giving away a huge tax break for millionaires and billionaires," said Ohio Democratic Party Chairman David Pepper. "The devastating Medicaid cuts in the bill would be effectively throwing gasoline on the raging fire of Ohio's opioid crisis because Medicaid provides $650 million in funding to fight the opioid crisis. Ohio taxpayers would be forced to make up the difference if Congress takes away this funding.

"Health care is under assault by the GOP at every level of government. This week Republicans in the Ohio Statehouse approved a budget that cuts off enrollment for the Medicaid expansion program. More than 150,000 Ohioans with mental health or addiction issues have coverage through the Medicaid expansion.

"Mike DeWine, Jon Husted, Jim Renacci and Mary Taylor can't run and hide from the issue of health care -- if this bill becomes law, Ohio families will suffer higher premiums and deductibles, Ohioans with pre-existing conditions will lose protections and yes, Ohioans will die when they lose health coverage. The voters of this state deserve to know whether the Republican candidates for governor stand with Ohio families or if they stand with insurance company CEOs and millionaires and billionaires."